Band 5 Staff Nurse- Adult Eating Disorders
The closing date is 18 February 2026
Job summary
Welford (ED) Ward is a 15-bedded eating disorder unit caring for people with severe anorexia nervosa from across the East Midlands. This post is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract.
We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced, and conscientious Band 5 Nurse to cover maternity leave. You will be a key part of our established team, supporting and caring for our patient group. The role involves working closely with Band 5 and Band 6 Nurses, Health Care Support Workers, the Ward Manager and Team Managers to ensure safe, effective, and patient-focused care. The post is based at the Bennion Centre, Glenfield Hospital.
We operate a two-shift system across a 24/7 service. Applicants should be able to work a rotating pattern, though some flexibility may be possible on request.
Anyone interested is welcome to visit the ward. Please contact Jacy Cottingham or Nicola Brewin, Family Services Manager nicola.brewin@nhs.net | 0116 225 2557
Patient testimonial "a place of safety where people understood what I was going through and never judged me. The staff were always there to listen, guide and support me during a very difficult time and they genuinely cared. They helped me see who I was, that I am an okay person who deserves happiness, and that life without this illness is not only possible but worth fighting for. They taught me how to find a precious fiveminute break from the chaos of my mind, but most of all, they gave me back my life and for the first time in forever, they gave me hope"
Main duties of the job
Main duties and responsibilities
The successful candidate will demonstrate they possess the same core values as our organisation, Compassion, Respect, Trust and Integrity in all aspects of their work.
Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidenced-based nursing care to a group of clients/service users.
Assisting and contributing in the management and organisation of a ward / clinical area.
Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care. Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.
Act as a clinical and professional role model, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area.
Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of clients/service users and their families.
For more details, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
About us
We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.
About Us
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.
Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.
We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.
For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).
All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.
For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.
Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
Details
Date posted
04 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
005645
Job locations
Bennion Centre, Glenfield Hospital
Groby Road, Glenfield
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE3 9QP
Employer details
Employer name
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Bennion Centre, Glenfield Hospital
Groby Road, Glenfield
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE3 9QP
Employer's website
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